Galileo Global Education operates a network of 65 specialized schools and universities across 20 countries, serving over 300,000 students. Founded in 2012 by US private equity fund Providence Equity, the group claims to be Europe's largest for-profit higher education provider. Ownership transitioned in 2020 to the Bettencourt Meyers family and Bpifrance.
Member institutions include Regent's University London, Istituto Marangoni, emlyon business school, and European University Cyprus, among others. Each school maintains its distinct identity whilst benefiting from the group's collective resources and infrastructure. The network encompasses creative arts, business, technology, and health education, alongside programmes in employability, career preparation, student wellbeing, and sustainability.
The group describes its operating philosophy as combining startup agility with global organizational strength. Its stated mission centres on transforming independent higher education and preparing students for the global labour market, with emphasis placed on academic quality, innovation, student experience, and mental health support alongside environmental impact considerations.